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Fitness Wearables
The Xreal Aura smartglasses
The bottom line: Prices are stable. If price is a concern, check the WHOOP 5.0 Fitness Band instead.
The new wearable is the first of its kind to run on the Android XR platform.
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Released: Not confirmed (previewed 2025, expected 2026)Subscription: NonePlatform: Android Not confirmed+
Pros & cons
What we like
- Large virtual display experience in a glasses form factor that is lighter than a full headset
- Built on Google's Android XR platform, giving access to Gemini and a growing app ecosystem
- Xreal has a strong track record in display glasses (Xreal One, One Pro, Air series) with good optics
- Tethered compute puck keeps heat and weight off the frames
- Optical see-through design lets you stay aware of your surroundings, unlike VR headsets
What could be better
- Not a fitness wearable: lacks the health sensors, workout tracking and all-day activity monitoring that category buyers expect
- Requires a tethered compute puck, so it is less self-contained than standalone glasses
- Pricing, final specs and full retail availability were not confirmed at last check, making purchase planning difficult
- Android XR app ecosystem is still early and limited compared to established platforms
Key features
Android XR platform with Google Gemini integration
Optical see-through display glasses with large virtual screen
Wide field of view (Xreal has cited roughly 70 degrees for Project Aura)
Tethered compute puck powered by a Qualcomm XR-class chip
Built-in tracking cameras for spatial/hand interaction
Xreal-designed optics derived from the X1S-class spatial computing approach
Who is this for?
Best for
Early adopters and developers who want to explore Android XR in a lightweight display-glasses form factor for media, productivity and spatial apps.
Not ideal for
Anyone looking for a fitness tracker or health wearable, or buyers who want a confirmed price, mature app ecosystem and all-in-one standalone device.
How it scores
Specifications
| Battery Life | Not confirmed (powered via external compute puck) |
|---|---|
| Weight | Not confirmed (glasses only; puck separate) |
| Connectivity | Wired tether to compute puck; wireless details not confirmed |
| Water Resistance | Not rated / not confirmed |
| Display | Optical see-through, ~70-degree field of view (per Xreal announcements) |
| Sensors | Tracking cameras and motion sensors; no dedicated health or fitness sensors |
| Storage | Not confirmed |
| Charging | Not confirmed (puck-based power) |
Compatibility
iOS Not Supported
Android Supported (Not confirmed+)
Companion App Android XR (runs on the puck; no confirmed standalone companion app)
Runs its own Android XR operating system on the compute puck. Phone compatibility and companion app details have not been fully confirmed.